Difference between revisions of "You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder"
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You (the reader) are an Egyptian peasant who farms for your wealthy landlord. During the wet season you are ordered to help build the pharaoh's tomb. As a pyramid builder you will get an insider's look at what it took to build these massive monuments, such as excavating stone blocks, hauling stones to the site and setting them, masonry work, painting, and sculpting. After reading this book there will be no doubt in your mind that this is definitely a hazardous job you'd rather not have. | You (the reader) are an Egyptian peasant who farms for your wealthy landlord. During the wet season you are ordered to help build the pharaoh's tomb. As a pyramid builder you will get an insider's look at what it took to build these massive monuments, such as excavating stone blocks, hauling stones to the site and setting them, masonry work, painting, and sculpting. After reading this book there will be no doubt in your mind that this is definitely a hazardous job you'd rather not have. | ||
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 You Wouldn't Want to Be a Pyramid Builder! A Hazardous Job You'd rather Not Have
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World History > Early Civilization > Ancient Egypt
You (the reader) are an Egyptian peasant who farms for your wealthy landlord. During the wet season you are ordered to help build the pharaoh's tomb. As a pyramid builder you will get an insider's look at what it took to build these massive monuments, such as excavating stone blocks, hauling stones to the site and setting them, masonry work, painting, and sculpting. After reading this book there will be no doubt in your mind that this is definitely a hazardous job you'd rather not have.
Other Similar Books
Other suggestions on the subject of Ancient Egypt.
- Bill and Pete go Down the Nile (by: DePaola, Tomie, LE)
- Ancient Egypt: An Interactive History Adventure (by: Adamson, Heather, MG)
- The Golden Goblet (by: Jarvis McGraw, Eloise, UMG, YA)
- 24 Hours in Ancient Egypt (by: Ryan, Donald P., YA, A)